The Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is proud to offer our citizens the opportunity to honor and remember their loved ones by donating a bench to a City of Raleigh park or greenway trail.

Planting a tree in honor or in memory of the people we love, or to recognize those who positively influence our lives, is a centuries old tradition. The Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources Department is proud to offer our citizens the opportunity to create these living tributes.

Due to a technical issue on October 4, 2023 some Holiday Express ticket purchases were processed without payment. If you received an email concerning making payment towards tickets you have and would like to do so online, please click the green "basket" button below.
If you need assistance, please follow the steps outlined here.

If you prefer to make payment by telephone, please contact our Recreation Business Office at 919-996-4800. The Recreation Business Office is open 9am-5pm Monday through Friday.

With approximately 10,000 acres of parkland, the Raleigh Parks, Recreation and Cultural Resources department offers an opportunity for citizens to donate funds for the enhancement of City of Raleigh parks and greenway trails. All general parkland enhancement donation requests will be reviewed by appropriate PRCR staff. Funds donated will be used towards costs of approved projects that fit within the parklands Master Plan and Maintenance Plan.

Give the gift of play! The City of Raleigh Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Resources Department strives to provide programs to all. Thanks to generous donations like yours, we are able to provide financial assistance to those in need. One hundred percent of your donation goes directly to families in the triangle area. The scholarship fund helps reduce barriers to participation in recreation programs that encourage healthy lifestyles, promote self-confidence and teach life-long lessons.

We are excited to have you as attend our inaugural Pawsitively Imperfect Pet Portraits and Pop-up Pet Market on April 20th at Abbotts Creek Community Center. This serves as your vending receipt for the day. One hundred percent of your $25.00 donation fee will go towards the Play it Forward Raleigh Financial Assistance fund. Thank you!